IM Nuvo discussion thread.

[macnets]

Does anyone run t5s on their nuvo 20? Wondering if 4 bulb 24” would be too much light..

 

[LetItReef]

Besides the IM reactor does anyone using a different brand reactor that fits on the chamber?
Thanks!

 

[jbrady429]

Does anyone run t5s on their nuvo 20? Wondering if 4 bulb 24” would be too much light..

I use a dimmable 24” ATI Sunpower on my Fusion 20. At 100% intensity and near the top of the tank the PAR is over 500, which is plenty for SPS. You can get PAR levels appropriate for any type of coral with the dimmable fixture though.

 

[macnets]

I use a dimmable 24” ATI Sunpower on my Fusion 20. At 100% intensity and near the top of the tank the PAR is over 500, which is plenty for SPS. You can get PAR levels appropriate for any type of coral with the dimmable fixture though.

Awesome, the fixture I’m looking at doesn’t dim but I could try lower par bulbs. What bulb color combo do u use

 

[Mr.Rocc]

Besides the IM reactor does anyone using a different brand reactor that fits on the chamber?
Thanks!

I use a BRS reactor. The IM one does not work well and is a huge waste of money!

 

[Branespikin]

Just ordered a im nuvo 25 Lagoon. Ill be updating as soon as it arrives

 

[LetItReef]

I use a BRS reactor. The IM one does not work well and is a huge waste of money!

And the BRS reactor fits on one of the chamber? Thanks!

 

[Mr.Rocc]

And the BRS reactor fits on one of the chamber? Thanks!

Nope! I just put it on the wall. I had the IM desktop on and it BARELY worked. As soon as I hooked up my BRS one it has done wonders! I would totally recommend it as well as getting a chaeto reactor if your having export issues.

 

[jbrady429]

Awesome, the fixture I’m looking at doesn’t dim but I could try lower par bulbs. What bulb color combo do u use

I’m using (from front to back): ATI Blue Plus, ATI Aquablue Special, ATI Actinic, ATI Blue Plus

 

[Branespikin]

Playing with some ideas till tank comes Tuesday. Ordered hydra 52hd to light er up. IM25 Lagoon will be lit

 

[FragileReefer]

Has anyone made a refugium in the back of the IM lagoons? They seen to have allot of room in the back and sell the cheatomaxx light to attach to the rear. Seems like a perfect fit for keeping pipefish or mandrins.

I'd like to hear some first hand experience with growing macros in the back and how the copepod population fairs in the back.

 

[tehSAC]

Has anyone made a refugium in the back of the IM lagoons? They seen to have allot of room in the back and sell the cheatomaxx light to attach to the rear. Seems like a perfect fit for keeping pipefish or mandrins.

I'd like to hear some first hand experience with growing macros in the back and how the copepod population fairs in the back.

From my understanding some haven't had the best luck with this. To get the light to work, you have to peel back part of the black coating to reveal the back area. Also the area is pretty tight so you can't keep much chateo. I want to say your best bet would be a chateo reactor if you are looking to keep a refugium.

 

[Branespikin]

Tank came today. Perfect for my desk.
Will start setting it up this week.

 

[Twolabs443]

Has anyone made a refugium in the back of the IM lagoons? They seen to have allot of room in the back and sell the cheatomaxx light to attach to the rear. Seems like a perfect fit for keeping pipefish or mandrins.

I'd like to hear some first hand experience with growing macros in the back and how the copepod population fairs in the back.

I have a fuge setup in the back left chambers of both of my IM tanks. I find that it works great on both tanks in in my opinion. I use the Cheatomaxx on the Lagoon 50, just cut out a section of the vinyl backing. For the Micro 30 I actually got a cheap hydroponic LED light from Home Depot. That thing grows cheato like a champ, I probably pull a softball or bigger sized dense clump out every week or so. Of course it would be great to have more space, but I seem to have tons of pods reproducing in both tanks. I don’t know if it would support a mandarin or pipefish though as I don’t have either.

 

[Branespikin]

This is how she stands now.
Light- Hydra 52 HD with mount
Skimmer: IM Ghost Desktop
Reactor- IM Desktop Reactor
2 Intank Media Baskets
Return: Jebao dc2000
PowerHead: MP10 QD
Heater: Cobalt Neotherm 100W
Lid- From Octoaquatics on order
Thats about it for now. Lets see how it goes

 

[Mr.Rocc]

Has anyone ran the aquatics life hybrid on their Nuvo 40? Second question anyone using the gyre 1k

 

[newbreefer316]

Looking at setting up a Nuvo 40g and have a couple quuestions.

Anyone use HOB skimmers and refugiums?

Would a AP700 be overkill on the tank?

Anyone do autowater changes instead of, or in conjuction with, dosing?

I've got MP10's but am kind of leaning towards the gyre 1k for flow... Any thoughts?

 

[Mr.Rocc]

Looking at setting up a Nuvo 40g and have a couple quuestions.

Anyone use HOB skimmers and refugiums?

Would a AP700 be overkill on the tank?

Anyone do autowater changes instead of, or in conjuction with, dosing?

I've got MP10's but am kind of leaning towards the gyre 1k for flow... Any thoughts?

I have my whole build thread under my signature.
I use the Aquamaxx HOB-1 its super good, kinda over kill but super sweet!
I wouldn't use an HOB refugium since it will add extra heat. Get a small chaeto reactor and hang it on the back. I also use a BRS Reactor for GFO and Carbon.
AP700 is expensive but can always be turned down. The Kessil 360we is another good choice.
Autowater changes are not super easy if you have no refugium. But, I have never tried them on my Nuvo.
I am in the same boat as you. I have the MP10 and want to get the gyre 1k so I will let you know if I beat you to it.

 

[newbreefer316]

I have my whole build thread under my signature.
I use the Aquamaxx HOB-1 its super good, kinda over kill but super sweet!
I wouldn't use an HOB refugium since it will add extra heat. Get a small chaeto reactor and hang it on the back. I also use a BRS Reactor for GFO and Carbon.
AP700 is expensive but can always be turned down. The Kessil 360we is another good choice.
Autowater changes are not super easy if you have no refugium. But, I have never tried them on my Nuvo.
I am in the same boat as you. I have the MP10 and want to get the gyre 1k so I will let you know if I beat you to it.

Thanks, I just read through your thread. Good info in there.

 

[Mr.Rocc]

Thanks, I just read through your thread. Good info in there.

Thank you!